Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in the Sultanate of Oman. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and perception of diabetes in a sample of the Omani general population, and the associations between the elements of knowledge and perception, and sociodemographic factors.
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated poor knowledge of stroke among patients with established risk factors. This study aims to assess the baseline knowledge, among patients with increased risk for stroke in Oman, of warning symptoms of stroke, impending risk factors, treatment, and sources of information.
AimThis study aimed at exploring the experiences of primary health-care providers of their
encounters with patients with type 2 diabetes, and their preferences and suggestions for
future improvement of diabetes care.BackgroundBarriers to good diabetes care could be related to problems from health-care providers’
side, patients’ side or the health-care system of the country. Treatment of patients
with type 2 diabetes has become a huge challenge in Oman, where the prevalence has
increased to high levels.MethodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 health-care professionals, 19 doctors
and seven nurses, who worked in primary health care in Oman. Qualitative content
analysis was applied.FindingsOrganizational barriers and barriers related to patients and health-care providers were
identified. These included workload and lack of teamwork approach. Poor patients’
management adherence and influence of culture on their attitudes towards illness were
identified. From the providers’ side, language barriers, providers’ frustration and
aggressive attitudes towards the patients were reflected. Decreasing the workload,
availability of competent teams with diabetes specialist nurses and continuity of care
were suggested. Furthermore, changing professional behaviours towards a more
patient-centred approach and need for health education to the patients, especially on
self-management, were addressed. Appropriate training for health-care providers in
communication skills with emphasis on self-care education and individualization of care
according to each patient's needs are important for improvement of diabetes care in
Oman.
Background: Patients' expectations and perceptions of the medical encounter and interactions are important tools in diabetes management. Some problems regarding the interaction during encounters may be related to a lack of communication skills on the part of either the physician or the patient.
Prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in Oman is unknown. We conducted a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of ASD among 0-14 year old children. Diagnoses were made as per DSM-IV-TR criteria and supplemented with information collected with the standard Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) questionnaire. A total 113 cases of ASD were enumerated nationwide, indicating an overall prevalence of 1.4 (95% CI 1.2, 1.7) cases per 10,000 children aged 0-14 years. More prevalent cases were among boys (75%) and among low-income families. Ritualistic interests were more common among girls as an onset-symptom compared to boys (p = 0.03). The reported low prevalence of ASD in Oman is likely due to under-diagnosis and under-reporting.
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